Sanctuary residents in England who own an XL Bully dog need to apply for a ‘Certificate of Exemption’ to legally keep your pet beyond 31 January 2024.
You will find more details about how to apply for this certificate on the government website: Prepare for the ban on XL Bully dogs - GOV.UK.
You will be committing a criminal offence and breaching your tenancy agreement if you do not hold a Certification of Exemption on 1 February 2024.
From 31 December 2023 in England it will also be against the law to:
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sell an XL Bully dog.
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abandon an XL Bully dog or let it stray.
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give away an XL Bully dog.
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breed from an XL Bully dog.
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have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle.
If you have any further questions about the XL Bully ban, please phone us on 0800 131 3348 or email contactus@sanctuary.co.uk.